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As Page Plus Problems Mount, Six Reasons They’re Probably Being Shut Down

As Page Plus Problems Mount, Six Reasons They’re Probably Being Shut Down

By PhoneNews.com Staff on February 13, 2015

We’ll explain why in the six facts below – but one thing has become clear to us… Page Plus Cellular is on a deathwatch, clearly.

Posted in Verizon, Virtual Operators (MVNOs) | Tagged byod, BYOP, Page Plus, page plus cellular, PagePlus, TracFone, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw | 16 Responses

Verizon Says Unlimited Plan Holders Can’t Renew Contracts Sans Device Subsidy

Verizon Says Unlimited Plan Holders Can’t Renew Contracts Sans Device Subsidy

By Christopher Price on August 7, 2014

Carrier appears hellbent on throttling their most savvy and enthusiast users that have maintained grandfathered plans throughout the years.

Posted in Verizon | Tagged fcc, unlimited data, upgrade, upgrade transfer, Verizon, vzw | 3 Responses

Forget iPod touch - Moto G is $50 at Best Buy This Week

Forget iPod touch – Moto G is $50 at Best Buy This Week

By Christopher Price on June 2, 2014

The Moto G can be used as a Wi-Fi device, just like iPod touch. Only it’s better, faster, and cheaper. Google is using the device to conquer a market that Apple is clearly abandoning by leaving iPod touch, untouched.

Posted in Android, Apple, Deals, Motorola, Verizon | Tagged Android, android 4.4, Apple, boost mobile, deals, Google, ipod touch, KitKat, Moto E, Moto G, Motorola, Motorola Mobility, page plus cellular, PagePlus, PMP, prepaid, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw, Wi-Fi | 4 Responses

Droid Bionic Update Yanks Free Bluetooth Tethering

Droid Bionic Update Yanks Free Bluetooth Tethering

By Christopher Price on April 16, 2013

There are a lot of reasons to update the Droid Bionic to Jelly Bean. But there’s one reason you may not want to.

Posted in Android, Bluetooth, Google, Motorola, Nerds, Tethering, Verizon | Tagged Android, android 4.1, Bluetooth, Droid, Droid Bionic, DUN, jelly bean, pan, PDANet, tethering, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw, Wi-Fi

Fate of Jelly Bean for Galaxy Tab 7.7 (on Verizon) Remains in Flux

Fate of Jelly Bean for Galaxy Tab 7.7 (on Verizon) Remains in Flux

By Christopher Price on February 20, 2013

Verizon’s most powerful, and thinnest 7-inch Android tablet may not see Jelly Bean.

Posted in General News, Samsung, Verizon | Tagged Android, android 4.1, Galaxy Tab, galaxy tab 2, Galaxy Tab 7.7, jelly bean, LTE, refurbished, Samsung, update, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw, Wi-Fi

In-Depth: User Frustration Rises as Verizon Galaxy Nexus Falls Further Behind

In-Depth: User Frustration Rises as Verizon Galaxy Nexus Falls Further Behind

By Christopher Price on February 20, 2013

While others are still selling the LTE variant of the Galaxy Nexus, Verizon stopped long ago. While Google issues firmware updates for it, the carrier has yet to approve any of the last four major Android updates pushed for the Google-backed flagship smartphone.

Posted in Editorials, Verizon | Tagged 4g, Android, andy rubin, aosp, cdd, compatibility device definition, Galaxy Nexus, Google, Google Wallet, LTE, Nexus 4, nfc, Samsung, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw | 31 Responses

Verizon Refreshes Certified Pre-Owned Devices with Galaxy S III, iPhone 4

Verizon Refreshes Certified Pre-Owned Devices with Galaxy S III, iPhone 4

By Christopher Price on January 8, 2013

We find the lowest prices that Verizon will sell these devices, and the LG Spectrum, plus the MiFi 4620L… sans any contract at all.

Posted in Android, Apple, Deals, Samsung, Verizon | Tagged Android, Apple, certified pre-owned, cpo, galaxy s, Galaxy S III, iphone, iphone 4, Samsung, unlimited data, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw | 2 Responses

Verizon Asks You To Call Them About Google Wallet if You're "Concerned"

Verizon Asks You To Call Them About Google Wallet if You’re “Concerned”

By PhoneNews.com Staff on December 19, 2012

We up the ante on a Verizon response to the FCC, ask you to call them and ask for details about why they’re blocking Google Wallet.

Posted in Android, Google, Verizon | Tagged Galaxy Nexus, Google, Google Wallet, nfc, Samsung, vzw | 4 Responses

Deal: Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon Wireless - $229 Without Contract

Deal: Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon Wireless – $229 Without Contract

By Christopher Price on October 23, 2012

Verizon Wireless is offering a refurbished version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for $229, sans any contract.

Posted in Android, Deals, LTE, Samsung, Verizon | Tagged Android, android 4.1, aosp, cpo, Deal, Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S II, jelly bean, LG, LTE, nexus four, refurbished, Samsung, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw | 7 Responses

Review: Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack (Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Hotspot)

Review: Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack (Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Hotspot)

By Christopher Price on July 25, 2012

Novatel’s latest MiFi is a mix of old and new. But, in a good way… we’ll explain. Nobody has tested this unit more than us.

Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, LTE, Navigation, Reviews, Verizon, Wi-Fi | Tagged 4510l, 4620l, 4g, Android, cdma, evdo, Google, gps, hotspot, http, jetpack, LTE, MiFi, mifi os, mimo, Navigation, nmea, novatel, Pantech, qualcomm, sim, smartphone, tether, tethering, uml290, unlimited data, usb551l, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, vzw | 16 Responses

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